Dec. 10, 2004
Michael Braukus/Dolores Beasley
Headquarters, Washington
(Phone: 202/358-1979)MEDIA ADVISORY: M04-203
NASA'S TOP INNOVATIONS' PUBLICATION AVAILABLE
Spinoff 2004, NASA's premiere publication featuring the latest agency
innovations transferred to the commercial market, is available online
and in hard copy.
Finding ways to apply cutting-edge technologies to life here on Earth
is one of the most important byproducts of NASA's exploration and
research. NASA first developed many of the conveniences people take
for granted. Spinoff highlights innovations such as a low-calorie
sugar safe for diabetics and contact lenses that offer the benefits
of a laser-corrective eye procedure without the need for surgery.
In addition to showcasing 51 commercialized products, Spinoff 2004
explores NASA's research and development activities contributing to
making the Vision for Space Exploration a reality. The publication
also covers NASA's education efforts and partnership successes. It
also serves as a reference resource for the agency's commercial
technology network.
Online versions of Spinoff, beginning with the 1996 issue, are
available at:
http://www.sti.nasa.gov/tto/spinoff.html/
For a free print copy or to order an interactive compact disc
(available soon) of Spinoff, from the National Technology Transfer
Center, call: 800/678-6882.
Information about NASA's Innovative Partnerships Program is available
on the Web at:
http://www.ip.nasa.gov/
For information about NASA and agency programs on the Internet, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/
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